Grant Kennedy

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grant Kennedy, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 13, 1918. When his platoon commander was wounded, Corporal Kennedy reorganized the platoon, while under severe fire, placing his men so as best to repel the enemy’s counterattack. He inspired his men by his own personal bravery. Wounded and sent to a hospital, he returned to the front line after a week’s treatment, being severely wounded while leading his men in an attack.